"Opening Worlds" Images

Images can be used to help us remember aspects of a story. Look at how the provided images can be linked to “Leela’s Friend”. For example: the gold chain reminds us of Leela's necklace that Sidda was accused of stealing, the handcuffs remind us of how Sidda was jailed for his supposed theft and the jar reminds us of the "tamarind jar" where Leela's chain was found.

What about the other images?

Choose ONE other story and FIND or CREATE a series of TWELVE images that can be associated with the story. Present your images EITHER on powerpoint OR as a poster on paper.

"Opening Worlds" Crossword

Used the provided template to create a crossword based on the stories from “Opening Worlds”.
Remember:
To set up this template for your crossword puzzle you need to follow these steps:
(1) Before you begin, select up to 12 words, two from each short story and write hints for each word.
The words can be characters and places or completing missing words from key quotes
(2) Organize the list of words by number of letters e.g. B4 Down or G3 Across
(3) You need to put each letter in the correct box
(4) Shade in the unused boxes
(5) Have fun!

"Opening Worlds" Story Settings

Three of the stories from the “Opening Worlds” are set in India.
Prepare a presentation to share with your class that explores how the setting in each case has an impact on the characters, events and themes.

An Olympic Pool for 2012

Your company has designed a new Olympic Pool to be built for 2012 and you have to convince the Olympic Commission that this is the best design.
Study the four images of the proposed pool.
Using power-point, prepare a presentation to persuade everyone to approve your design.
You can refer to:
• the shape of the building
• the seating area
• the external appearance
You MUST also copy the images onto your slides so you can use them in your presentation.

A New Gym

GMS is being rebuilt and Mrs Jeffery is inviting students’ suggestions for a new, state-of-the-art gym.

Draw your ideas for an aerial view of the layout of this gym.

What facilities should be available?

Using power-point, prepare a presentation to persuade your headteacher to approve your design.

Make sure that your presentation includes both the images of your proposed gym, as well as text to support the illustrations.

Advertisements: from the 20th to the 21st Century

Find and select three different print or electronic advertisements for the same product across these years:
1960s – 1970s
1980s – 1990s
2000 – 2008

For each of these ads, consider:
a) the purpose
b) the target audience
c) the persuasive tools employed
d) the use of media technology
e) your suggestions for future ads and the rationale behind them

Prepare a presentation to share with your class on your findings.